It would have been way more useful if they had included a mix bus compressor and automation/total recall and charged more for it... like $5k. It would have simply made more sense. At least you'd be getting that SSL mix bus sound with an all in one solution. Total recall would have been even better! One could hook up a few xracks and go.

Their chosen configuration is even better since it allows you to intergrate the 2bus comp of your choice. You can also use recallable X-Logic modules if you'd like, or any other outboard. What could be better? As for the recall, I wouldn't be surprised if a future 16 channel X-desk might intergrate it.